OCD and Me: Living with the Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions come in the form of intrusive thoughts or mental images, which can cause anxiety and distress. To soothe these obsessions, the person engages in compulsive acts that can become repetitive. There are many myths about OCD. Many people like to […]
Tips for Dealing with a Family Member’s OCD
Learning how to help a family member with OCD cope with their condition can indeed be challenging. As with any other type of mental health disorder, it is hard to commiserate when you don’t have the same experiences as does the other person. Nonetheless, putting even a bit of effort into supporting them can make […]
OCD Treatment Options
Patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are plagued by intrusive thoughts and excessive fears that spur them to do repetitive acts as a way to ease the stress. To explicate, the term “obsessive” refers to the unwanted, distressing thoughts or sensations, while “compulsive” refers to the behaviors a person engages in to soothe their distress. These […]
OCD in Children
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that can develop in people of all ages. OCD is marked by obsessive thoughts and recurring compulsions or behaviors. Children with OCD display ritualistic and uncontrollable behaviors, but these rituals can interfere with their daily life and normal development. One of the factors involved in OCD […]
Treatments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes recurring thoughts or urges to do something. It can cause you to have an urge to avoid contamination through extreme cleanliness or to organize things a certain way. While everyone has such thoughts or behavioral patterns every now and then, people with OCD have their […]